Pratoman....you have shared your experience in such a clear and specific way that has helped others so much. Know that you are appreciated. Totally understand about wanting to be "normal" again. Take...
Today is the three year anniversary of my husband's robotic surgery! It was a whirlwind of emotions and decisions that began in December of 2012 (57 years old), and although it was a tough journey,...
Hi David....it is always good to hear from you and know that my continued prayers are there for you always. You are a true hero to many here. Your new car must be very comfortable...congratulations!...
So happy to hear the good news!...
Thank you for sharing your story and good luck in the rest of your recovery!...
Never give up...you are an inspiration to so many here!!!...
The day my husband received the call in January 2013 that he had prostate cancer will never be forgotten by our entire family. When we heard the "c" word, we cried for a while, but then went into...
Praying for your Dad and all of you! God bless!...
That is the kind of news that gives hope and encouragement to the rest! Thank you for taking the time to share with us. God bless!...
Hi Big Mac, wanted to take a minute to wish you a very happy 3 year anniversary and so glad that you are undetectable...you should celebrate with a non-alcoholic fruit punch or two!!!!...
Keeping you in my prayers that all will go well. Take care....
Hi Jon, My husband had stricture issues after catheter removal and three outpatient with full anesthesia procedures thereafter. Between Procedure 2 and 3 he was given a schedule to self catherize. He...
Peter....you are such a brave man....good luck with the recovery, you are almost there!...
Wishing that your surgery on Monday go well and that soon you can start the recovery process. Be patient and stay positive, each day will be a little better than the day before - but it does take...
I am super happy for you Pratoman! Enjoy and celebrate life! Thank you for your detailed reports as they will help others in the beginning of their journey....
Hello....strictures.....one of the post op side effects that can happen...we had no idea of this going into surgery. For my husband it became a problem immediately after the first catheter was...
Awesome! Enjoy your cruise!!!!...
You really inspire me, David!!! I pray for you daily....
Wishing you the very best for your surgery and recovery! Take care!...
Hi ARangel, My husband became totally depressed as the weeks went by right after surgery and he did not want our daughter and son to see him sick or weak. Sometimes he would be so withdrawn from...
I am doing the happy dance /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif for you! Thank you for sharing with us - very encouraging!!!!...
Congrats to you BillyBob!!! Thank you to you and Rick for the well wishes!...
So happy for you !!!! I have been following your well documented process each step of the way. Congrats!...
Tomorrow is my husband's two year anniversary since Davinci Robotic surgery. Our "life" is back - attending college baseball games, tailgating at the football games with our adult children, dinners...
Hello Peter.....there is hope, my husband belongs to this small group of those who had stricture problems upon catheter removal after Robotic Surgery and your description of what is happening sounds...
Happy for the Colts!...
You are doing so well Pratoman...keep it up...and each day will get better!!!! Take care...
That is a great way to begin a New Year! Blessings!...
Good luck on your surgery!...
So happy to hear that you are on your road to recovery! Your descriptions of what is happening brings back memories very clearly. This will be so beneficial to the new people having surgery. Thank...
As far as the medicines, my husband was told not to take any of his prescribed medications (diabetis meds, high blood pressure) from midnight on. His surgery was scheduled for 8:00 a.m....
Pratoman - you are going to be just fine, and in a few weeks your life will begin all over again, and the emotional roller coaster that you have been on will begin to subside. Best wishes for a...
My husband had a drain and was discharged from the hospital on the second day of the operation. He was sent home with the drain (and that too had to be emptied when it got full)...I hated that part...
Writing about your experiences and the road to the new normal will definitely help others. In so doing, you will be giving encouragement to other men (and their spouses) that will be going through...
My husband too was weak for several weeks after surgery and his feet got really swollen to the point that it was not easy for him to walk (and the doctors were telling him he needed to walk). We...
So happy for both of you :smile:...
Hi Pratoman, Take a break from reading and trying to get more and more information as you are probably going through information overload. A reputable surgeon, faith, patience, and a positive...
Oh Miki....your husband sounds just like my husband....When he had his big catheter bag, I use to empty out for him into a clean bucket and then empty the bucket out into the toilet like the nurse...
Tall Allen....lol Pratoman....my husband kept his catheter bag inside of a small duffel bag, so when he left the house (only to go to the doctors office) he put duffel bag next to him on the floor,...
I am smiling from ear to ear reading your post, Miki! Sounds like your husband is on the road to full recovery, and I could not be happier for you. We never changed or cleaned my husband's big...
Like the previous poster stated, have faith in the medical staff and the fact that they know what they are doing. It is very normal to feel scared and worried, but this will pass. It takes a while to...
Miki...hang in there and reassure Bob that his body is reacting to mayor surgery....my husband too had the bowels taking a longer time than usual to wake up and because of it we had to go back to the...
Awesome! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Wow! Feel better and thanks for sharing your story....
Hi Miki...I know exactly how you are feeling and it is not a good feeling at all. This too shall pass.....your husband will be coming out of that surgery and the two of you will be celebrating that...
Always in my prayers....wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!...
A reason to celebrate and be thankful!...
Hello, my husband actually came home from the hospital in the hospital gown with a t shirt on top (I had not discovered HW yet or we would have been much better prepared). The first week he lived in...
Hi Wade, I will add to all the great advice that has already been posted to take a hospital gown or two with you when you leave. It is much easier to be in while the catheter is on. Another...
I agree with Big Mac, you sound way better!!! My husband too could not stand the thought of having the cancer in him and wanted it out asap. I wish I would have found Healing Well back then, but glad...